Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana Castle is a stone castle situated in the Ljubljana City Municipality. It stands as a monument of local significance and is one of the most looked-up sights in Slovenia.
Planning a visit
The castle is accessible year-round. From May through September, the site stays open until 22:00, while operating until 19:00 from October through April. The summer months of June, July, and August offer the highest temperatures, averaging between 23 °C and 26 °C, though these months also experience significant rainfall. Winter months are cold, with average lows dropping below freezing in January, February, and December. Wheelchair access within the castle is limited.
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is located 20 km away from the castle. Within the city, the Ljubljana Cathedral is 0.2 km away and the Dragon Bridge is 0.4 km away. For trips outside the city, Postojna Cave is 37.8 km away, Predjama Castle is 39.3 km away, and Bled Castle is 47.6 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 69 | 72 | 94 | 102 | 111 | 145 | 114 | 135 | 143 | 139 | 132 | 114 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
